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TAPPAN ‘ZEN’ BRIDGE: CASE STUDY OF THE NEW

Susan Parente, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, CISSP, ITIL, RESILIA,

MS Eng. Mgmt.

2016 Project Management Symposium

CASE STUDY OF THE NEWNY BRIDGE PROJECT

Tappan ‘Zen’ Bridge: Case Study of the New NY Bridge Project

�Project Details/ Background

�Why is this a ‘Zen’ Project?

�Risk Management

�Stakeholder Management

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�Stakeholder Management

�Conclusions…

�Tappan Zee Bridge� 64 years old (built in 1952)

� Crosses the Hudson River (longest NY bridge)

� Temporary Bridge, deteriorated

� Outdated: at over 2X capacity!!!

The New NY Bridge Project

� Outdated: at over 2X capacity!!!

�New NY Bridge� Will be one of the world’s longest & widest

bridges

� One of the most expensive bridges (~$4 Bil)

� Start 2013 --- Planned Finish 2017 (open 2018)

� 1st NY bridge in 50 years!3


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The New New York Bridge

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The New NY Bridge

�Twin Bridges

�Cable-Stayed

�8 Lanes

The New NY Bridge Project

8 Lanes

�Bike and Pedestrian Lanes

� Scenic views, Changing light display

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�Zen (coexistence):� “State of focus which involves a

togetherness or oneness of body

and mind” (*Ref: Urban Dictionary)

� A way of being and a state of mind

Tappan ‘Zen’ Bridge

� A way of being and a state of mind

� “Approach to an activity which emphasizes simplicity and intuitionover traditional thinking or focus on goals.”

� The New NY Bridge project seeks to create harmony with the community and project stakeholders…

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�Case Study

�Both risk management and stakeholder management support project management and the achievement of project objectives.

A Project model of effective project risk and


�A Project model of effective project risk and stakeholder management.

�Coexistence of:

� Time

� Cost

� Scope

� Quality…8

Tappan ‘Zen’ Bridge: Coexisting with Stakeholders

Inspired by New Yorkers, Built by New Yorkers, For New Yorkers

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Coexistence: The New NY Bridge Design� “…minimizes the amount of environmental & visual

impacts by having a less intrusive pier support system.”

� “…reduces the amount of dredging and pile driving”

The New NY Bridge Project: Inspired by New Yorkers, Built by New Yorkers…

� “…reduces the amount of dredging and pile driving”

� Provides clean horizontal lines

� For New Yorkers, by New Yorkers (spur economy)

� A Signature Landmark

� Coexists with:

� Environment of the Hudson Valley

� Local businesses (reduced traffic and accidents)

10“New NY Bridge – Conceptual Rendering”, retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvKM4bYg6DU

Coexistence: The New NY Bridge� New New York Bridge Outreach Centers in Nyack

and Tarrytown

� Cashless tolling

� Built by New Yorkers

The New NY Bridge Project: Inspired by New Yorkers, Built by New Yorkers…

� Built by New Yorkers

� Supports Local Business

� Supports Local Culture

11“New NY Bridge – Conceptual Rendering”, retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvKM4bYg6DU

� Project Magazine

� Monthly Newsletter

� Presidential Visit

� Lego Bridge Building @ local

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� Lego Bridge Building @ local Elementary school

� Status

� Webcams

� Signs on bridge

� Ahead of schedule

� On budget

� Project Update Videos

� Website…

Tappan ‘Zen’ Bridge: Zen of Stakeholder Management

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Tappan ‘Zen’ Bridge: Zen of Risk Management

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Risk Management Process

► Identification� Discovery of a potential risk

► Assessment� Review, analysis, and

prioritization

► Response Planning� To mitigate, avoid, transfer

AssessAssessIdentifyIdentify

PlanPlan

MonitorMonitor

DocumentDocument

AssessAssessIdentifyIdentify

PlanPlan

MonitorMonitor

DocumentDocument

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� To mitigate, avoid, transfer or assume assessed risks

► Execution� Of response strategies, as

determined in response planning

► Planning, Monitoring, Documentation and Communication

� Foundations of the RMP, essential to all phases� Part of continuous process improvement for the RMP

ExecuteExecutePlan Plan

ResponseResponse

DocumentDocument

CommunicateCommunicate

ExecuteExecutePlan Plan

ResponseResponse

DocumentDocument

CommunicateCommunicate

� Designed for the uncertain future

� Express Bus Service

� Extra wide shoulder (for emergency vehicles)

� Capacity for future rail service

Tappan ‘Zen’ Bridge: Zen of Risk Management

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� Capacity for future rail service

� 8 Lanes

� Built to last for over 1 century

� Designed for no major repairs

� Environmental Coexistence

� Supporting the local economy (workers and businesses)

Conclusion

�We CAN meet schedule, budget and scope requirements while supporting stakeholders

�Plan for the future

�Stakeholder Management is an essential part

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�Stakeholder Management is an essential part of risk management and project success!

� Incorporate risk management into the design (plans) not after

�Create inspiration for your project

Consider Coexistence…

Tappan ‘Zen’ Bridge: The New NY Bridge

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References:

� “New NY Bridge – Conceptual Rendering”, Retrieved from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvKM4bYg6DU

� “New NY Bridge – Time Lapse, 2013 to 2014”, Retrieved from


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSDubmkoAeA

� “The New NY Bridge”, Retrieved from http://www.newnybridge.com/

� Urban Dictionary, “Definition of Zen”

RM Case Study: Arthur Ravenal Jr. Bridge

For discussion and resources on Risk Management and Implementing Risk Management…

Please join me on LinkedIn in the

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Risk Management Implementation Group

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=3442533

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Susan [email protected]

www.techriskmanager.comO: 203-307-5246

Additional Information

PMI-RMP® Certification

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PMI-RMP® CertificationPMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®

♦ “PMI’s Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® credential is a response to project management’s increasing growth, complexity and diversity. Globally recognized and demanded, the PMI-RMP® fills the need for a specialist role in project risk management.”a specialist role in project risk management.”

♦ “It recognizes your unique expertise and competency in assessing and identifying project risks, mitigating threats and capitalizing on opportunities, while still possessing a baseline knowledge and practical application in all areas of project management.”

Reference: PMI, “PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)” Retrieved from: http://www.pmi.org/en/Certification/PMI-Risk-Management-Professional-PMI-RMP.aspx

PMI-RMP® CertificationWho should apply:♦ Risk management specialists and Project Risk Managers♦ To increase your skills in project management♦ To highlight your specialized expertise to employers

PMI-RMP Requirements:♦ A 4 year degree (bachelor’s or the global equivalent), with ♦ A 4 year degree (bachelor’s or the global equivalent), with

at least 3,000 hours of project RM experience and 30 hours of project RM education.

OR♦ A secondary diploma (high school or the global equivalent)

with at least 4,500 hours of project RM experience and 40 hours of project RM education.



How to Apply:♦ Online at www.pmi.org♦ More Info:

� PMI-RMP Handbook� PMI-RMP Exam Preparation

Maintain Your PMI-RMP:♦ Earn 30 PDUs/ 3 year cycle in project risk management♦ Learn more at: http://www.pmi.org/en/Certification/PMI-Risk-

Management-Professional-PMI-RMP.aspx


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